Colored contact lenses are cosmetic lenses used to change your eye color or just enhance your natural tint for a bolder look. They do not provide vision correction, but they do instead make you stand out from the crowd and get that all-eyes-on-you effect. You can wear them on occasion or daily, the choice is yours. However, be mindful of a few points before settling on a product. Here is a list to help you get started.
Find a reputable producer!
Before buying new contacts, keep an eye out for the right producer. Not all manufacturers of colored contact lenses are legitimate producers, and your sight is not something to play around with. Make sure to find a reputable supplier to ensure you get a healthy product. How do you do that? Look into the producers history, company acquisitions, firm growth etc.
In addition, check the certification on the producer and product material. Different countries of the world use different certification marks. If in the US, look for FDA approval. If you are looking into EU products, then they must have the CE and ISO 13485 certification.
The first one indicated that the producers has followed all regulations applied for a safe and efficient product. While the latter shows that the producer is in conformity with all regulations regarding the provision of medical devices and related services.
Both certifications will demonstrate that the producer and the product can meet all customer needs, thus ensuring you get contact lenses that are safe and of quality!
It is all about the color!
Choosing the right contact lens color is maybe the most important decision when buying contacts. They come in a huge variety of hues however, so how do you choose? Here is the deal.
There are three points to consider when picking the lens color.
Firstly, the natural color of your eyes. Secondly, your completion including your skin tone, undertone and hair color.Thirdly, the environmental light and tint of the occasion you are going to wear the contacts.
The best advice we can give you is to opt for natural colors that can complement your complexion!
You can choose between one, two and three tone color lenses, to create the desired look and make your eyes pop at any occasion!
Do your research!
Here comes the not so fun part of the process. Do some research on the materials used to produce the lenses you are interested in. Make sure they are CE, ISO and FDA approved. These standardizations will ensure that your contact lenses meet all requirements to be healthy and safe, therefore minimizing the risks of getting those nasty unwanted infections.
One of the best materials to look for, in contact lenses, is PolyHEMA. This is a soft and flexible plastic that forms a hydrogel material in water. It’s quality is increased when more water is used in the production of contact lenses.
Look for PolyHEMA contacts that have a 40% water content to ensure a softer and more comfortable lens.
Get to know your eye!
One very important thing to consider before buying contacts is the natural shape of your eye and its compatibility with the lens. Contact lenses go on your cornea, decreasing the oxygen supply of your eye. Therefore you should pick the right base curve of the contact, as well as the correct diameter to ensure your eyes stay healthy.
The BC is measured in millimeters and shows the back curvature of the lens. This parameter is important as it indicates how well the lens will fit the curve of the eye. A higher BC shows a flatter cornea while a low BC parameter means your cornea has a bigger curve.
Finding the right BC and diameter means your lens will fit better and the chances of it falling out will decrease, thus allowing you to feel more comfortable and fresh. This information can be found on your prescription.
Consult your optician!
Speaking of prescriptions, make sure to visit your optician for a lens fitting and get a prescription before making a purchase. Consult your doctor to minimize any possible complications, and enjoy risk free colored contacts lenses for any occasion.
Be beautiful while staying healthy!